Elevate at Willow South Barrington

Elevate helps middle school students begin and grow a relationship with Jesus Christ in a fun, engaging environment. We welcome you to explore offerings at all Willow campuses. Click on your preferred location below.

Select a Willow Creek Location

Elevate at Willow South Barrington

We exist to help Jr. Highers follow Jesus. We believe that Jr. High schoolers are incredibly important to build into—and that they are a big part of the church. We would love to connect with you!

 

Welcome to THE WKND, Elevate's on-site fall retreat! We can't wait to be together in our small groups, as we have a ton of fun, connect with each other and take next steps in our relationship with Jesus. Of course in Elevate fashion there will be food, fun, games & swag! Register here!

 

    Students (Grades 6-8)

    • Connect with Elevate Small Groups: Fill out the Parent/Guardian Permission here, then contact your small group leader or email [email protected] to get started.
    • Watch Elevate Content: YouTube @WillowStudents
    • Follow daily Instagram posts @ElevateWC

     

    Parents

     

    Baptism

    Parents if your student is interested in being baptized, download this amazing guide and walk them through what baptism is all about.

    Experience Elevate

    Watch Willow Students on YouTube!
     
    290x290-text
    Parent Facebook Group
     
    290x290-text
    Connect on Instagram!
     
    Questions? Contact Elevate! 

    Service Times

    Sundays
    9 & 11:15 a.m.

    (224) 512-2323
    [email protected]
    67 Algonquin Rd
    South Barrington, IL 60010
     Open Campus Map 

    Upcoming Events

    • The WKND Volunteer Registration

      November 5 @ 5:30 PM

      More Info 

    • The WKND - Elevate's On-Site Fall Retreat

      November 5 @ 6:00 PM

      More Info 
    See All Upcoming Events 

    Meet the Staff

    • 406x430-text

      Gretchen Dedina

      Gretchen is the Director of Elevate and unofficially the director of confetti cannons. She loves making it personal for middle school students so they can experience the life changing love of God. Other than being Seattle Seahawks super fan, she is known for her sugar cookie skills and her energetic personality. You'll find her right in the mix of all the fun every weekend at Elevate with our amazing students and small group leaders.
      Contact Gretchen
    • 406x430-text

      Amber Bachman

      Amber has been the Operations Manager for Elevate since January 2021. Before that she was a Small Group Leader for Elevate. She loves ensuring students have a fun, safe place to connect with friends and learn how Jesus thinks they are awesome. When she is not at Elevate she loves spending time with her family. Her favorite meal to eat out with them is brunch.
      Email Amber
    • 406x430-text

      Rachael Judson

      Rachael joined the Elevate team as a Group Life Pastor July 2019. She served as a small group leader for several years prior to joining staff and was an Elevate student herself! Besides hanging out with awesome middle school students every weekend, Rachael loves seeing how much they grow over their time in Elevate. When she’s not working, you’ll find Rachael hanging out with friends or drinking coffee and reading a good book.
      Email Rachael
    • 406x430-text

      Joe Canady

      Joe joined Elevate’s staff as a youth pastor in June 2020. Joe loves to support, equip and cheer small group leaders on as they use their time and gifts to walk alongside students in some of the most important years of their lives. When he isn’t working out or running, you can usually find Joe, catching rams and lakers games on tv or watching a reality tv show like Survivor or Big Brother.
      Email Joe

    Connect with Elevate

    Signup for the South Barrington newsletter
     Sign Up
    Follow us
    @elevatewc

    Elevate on Instagram

     Follow